Sandy King wrote this article https://unblinkingeye.com/Articles/Light/light.html in which he describes the light source. Wow, am I a fan of this guy, Pyrocat-HD is my newest go-to developer.
I ordered the current version of the bulb he recommended here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MAJV9CC but I don't understand how to order what's needed to power it. He describes: "The unit I chose was a MHSS 1000-MT Lumark Fixture with a 23” round reflector (see Grainger Item No. 7v197 in the 2002 catalog for equivalent), complete with ballast, and a MH1000 w/v/5k Venture Lamp. I ordered both the Lumark fixture and lamp through a large electrical supply store in Greenville, SC."
Prior to ordering from Amazon, I tried two electrical suppliers who sell the bulb about how to order the fixture and ballast but neither replied. I took the bulb to the local hardware store but was met only little more than with bugged-out eyes at the size, shape, and general beauty of the bulb.
I ordered the current version of the bulb he recommended here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MAJV9CC but I don't understand how to order what's needed to power it. He describes: "The unit I chose was a MHSS 1000-MT Lumark Fixture with a 23” round reflector (see Grainger Item No. 7v197 in the 2002 catalog for equivalent), complete with ballast, and a MH1000 w/v/5k Venture Lamp. I ordered both the Lumark fixture and lamp through a large electrical supply store in Greenville, SC."
Prior to ordering from Amazon, I tried two electrical suppliers who sell the bulb about how to order the fixture and ballast but neither replied. I took the bulb to the local hardware store but was met only little more than with bugged-out eyes at the size, shape, and general beauty of the bulb.